Tech Life How green is AI?
Dec 3, 2024
Sasha Luccioni is a groundbreaking computer scientist specializing in the environmental impact of AI and was recently honored on the BBC 100 Women list. Ugin Dendrup co-founded NoMind Bhutan, an innovative AI startup. They discuss AI's significant energy consumption and its effects on sustainability. The heartfelt tale of two longtime friends meeting after 13 years underscores the personal connections forged through gaming. Together, they explore how AI can combat climate change while inspiring listeners to reflect on their own tech experiences.
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AI's Energy Consumption
- AI's energy consumption is primarily driven by how we use it, particularly the increasing trend towards generative AI.
- The shift to this type of AI is impacting energy grids and data center usage.
Sasha's Research Motivation
- Sasha Luccioni's interest in AI's environmental impact stemmed from a question about the climate impact of her AI work.
- This led to her research on measuring AI's carbon emissions.
CodeCarbon Tool
- Sasha Luccioni developed CodeCarbon, a tool to measure AI's energy use and carbon emissions.
- It tracks real-time energy consumption and provides detailed information upon code completion.